WXXI Capitol Bureau Correspondent Karen DeWitt reports the environmental groups delivered 180 water powered alarm clocks to Governor Cuomo's office door, as part of their request for more time for public comment on proposed hydrofracking rules.

WXXI Innovation Trail reporter Zack Seward looks at a local workshop that focused on the nuts and bolts of how specific projects would win state cash through the Finger Lakes Regional Economic Development Council.

Governor Andrew Cuomo opened the door to avoiding the layoffs of 3500 state workers after a union contract was rejected, but he says it's entirely up to the union leadership whether the job cut backs occur or not.